Major Cork search stood down after drone used to find missing woman

A coastguard helicopter and members of the Kinsale RNLI crew were involved in the search operation near Kinsale

A coastguard helicopter and members of the Kinsale RNLI crew are involved in the search operation near Kinsale. Picture: Kinsale RNLI/Hetty Walsh/file

A large search operation has been stood down after a drone was used to helped find a missing person alive.

The woman, who had been reported missing in the Kinsale area of Co Cork earlier, is now receiving medical care.